Rochester – Day 4

Today was our day off, so we had a chance to do something a bit different, and not have to rush back for Evensong. To celebrate the change of routine, there was no early morning run, and slightly more leisurely feel for some. However, for our trebles there was a special rehearsal to learn some extra music for the Festival of Liturgical Music (28th Aug – 3rd Sept) at St Mary’s Priory. Then we were joined by the rest of the choir for the opportunity to do some more work on the “Mass for Four Voices” by Tallis – this time the Gloria. By the end of the rehearsal, not only were we able to sing it through unaccompanied, but it stayed pretty much in tune. Considering how tired a number of people were, that was no mean achievement.